Psalm 106:11

Modern

The waters covered their foes; not one of them remained.

Traditional

And the waters covered their enemies: there was not one of them left.

Literal

For the waters covered their enemies; not one of them remained.

Latin

Et operuit aqua tribulantes eos; unus ex eis non remansit.

Hebrew

English

The waters covered their foes; not one of them remained.

The community joins together to confess their sins and their ancestors’ many acts of unbelief.

The Israelite community in exile confessed the Lord’s goodness and justice and their own past sins. From their humble state in exile, they asked for redemption and restoration. They hoped to be gathered back from all the places the Lord had scattered them in his anger.
The psalm ends with a memory of the Lord’s past mercy and hope for renewed mercy (Psalm 106:44–48). Israel failed, but the Lord remains constant.
Verses 1, 47–48 (along with Psalms 96; 105:1–15) are included in David’s song of praise recorded in 1 Chronicles 16:1–43.

Theme notes and profiles

Exodus 15:5
The depths have covered them; they sank there like a stone.
Exodus 14:13
But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again.
Exodus 14:27–28
So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at daybreak the sea returned to its normal state. As the Egyptians were retreating, the LORD swept them into the sea.
Psalm 78:53
He led them safely, so they did not fear, but the sea engulfed their enemies.
Exodus 15:10
But You blew with Your breath, and the sea covered them. They sank like lead in the mighty waters.
Exodus 15:19
For when Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and horsemen went into the sea, the LORD brought the waters of the sea back over them. But the Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground.